Question

what does the allusion in this text suggest?
al gore had a long career in politics as a congressman and vice president, but he met his waterloo in the 2000 presidential election, when he lost to george w. bush.
he suffered a crushing defeat.
he lost his courage.
he had his finest moment.

Explanation:

The allusion "met his Waterloo" refers to Napoleon's decisive, crushing defeat at the Battle of Waterloo, which ended his rule. In the text, it indicates Al Gore experienced a major, devastating loss in the 2000 presidential election.

Answer:

He suffered a crushing defeat.